Bishop J. Drew Sheard Makes Bid for COGIC General Election

Bishop J. Drew Sheard is a third generation pastor. His grandfather, O.S. Sheard planted the first COGIC church in Lexington, MS and served as a pastor for more than 30 years. His father, Bishop John Henry Sheard has pastored Greater Mitchell Temple COGIC in Detroit, MI since 1982 and is a leader of leaders who [...]

Black Christians Struggling to Cast Their Vote: A Dialogue

It’s no secret that Black voters usually vote Democrat. From 1936 to 1960, about 70% of Black voters gave their nod to the Democratic Presidential candidate. From 1960 to 2004, that number jumped to 88% and in 2004, President Obama garned a staggering 97% of the Black vote. But, this election season many Christians who [...]

The Dream-Giver (GT Connext)

In our September/October 2012 issue Pastor Brenda Timberlake offered some of her invaluable insight into the power of discovering and walking in your dream—your passion. World-changers and leaders carry out their mission statements with gusto, focusing on their goal, which is at all times rooted in their dream, vision and passion. Make sure you read [...]

The Genesis of Perspective (GT Connext)

In his September/October 2012 Gatekeepers column, Dr. Sam Chand offered phenomenal insight on 8 common challenges and experiences of today’s leaders. The key to success is being aware of them, recognizing them and learning how to conquer them. Make sure you grab the September/October 2012 issue to read Dr. Chand’s invaluable ideas! In his piece, [...]

Pastor Fred Luter’s Innovative Church Growth Strategy: “F.R.A.N.gelism” (GT Connext)

Before he was the newly elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention—the country’s largest Protestant denomination—Pastor Fred Luter was a widely respected mega-church pastor with a mega-heart for the New Orleans community he serves! His local church Franklin Avenue Baptist Church has been instrumental in reaching out to and rebuilding the lives of many in [...]

Man Up! Putting Manly Leadership Into Practice (GT Connext)

We were fortunate enough to have Pastor John Onwuchekwa (@JawnO) as a guest contributor for our regular Family column in the September/October 2012 issue of Gospel Today. John, the Teaching Pastor at Atlanta’s Blueprint Church, shared an incredibly important message about the dangers of PASSIVITY in men, which is a detriment to family leadership and [...]

Joyce Meyer’s Tips On Becoming Debt-Free (GT Connext)

We talked about the importance of becoming debt-free in the September/October 2012 issue of Gospel Today. Guest columnist Rachel Cruze let us in on the fact that being debt-free frees us up to do the important stuff. Make sure you grab a copy of the September/October 2012 issue to check it out! Then, watch the [...]

Group of Black Pastors (CAAP) Opposes President Obama on Same-Sex Marriage

In Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 31st the Black clergy group, The Coalition of African American Pastors (CAAP) led by Rev. William Owens, President and Founder, announced at a conference their opposition towards President Obama’s stance on gay marriage. Other leaders of the nationally televised press conference included Rev. Dean Nelson, the Executive Director for the Network [...]

Chick-fil-A & Same-Sex Marriage: The Fight Rages On

  Recently, Chick-fil-A launched an ad that angered many, including the mayor of Boston, Thomas M. Memino. The ad states, “One Man, One Woman. God Luvs Marig. Eat Mor Chikin.” Boston’s mayor sent a letter to the president of Chick-fil-A, Dan Cathy stating, ‘ “In recent days you said Chick-fil-A opposes same-sex marriage and said the generation [...]

Clergy Responds to “Batman Massacre” with Message of Hope

Days after the senseless killing of 12 innocents at the hands of 24-year-old, James E. Homes, clergy from around the country used last Sunday to bring messages of hope and healing to congregations across the country. Pastor Corey Brooks, the pastor from Chicago, Il. who is walking across the country to raise awareness about gun-violence [...]

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